A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9553503 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108547785 epoch_slot_no: 374985 block_no: 9553326 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 68733 time: 2023-11-16 05:54:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x791cb930cfd5b7e9f0f85e93e602b9b360cac442f2c91bf9dbf618dce0cc6153Block Operator
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